Large Buildings Threaten N.C. Beaches

Orrin Pilkey, Professor Emeritus of Geology at Duke University, has been at the forefront of visionary thinking on coastal adaptation. Dr. Pilkey has authored multiple books examining coastal processes and government’s response to a moving coastline in the face of sea level rise. His recent article, Large Buildings Threaten N.C. Beaches, explains how coastal development–by transforming from small cottages to large-scale homes and development–has increased the demand for beach nourishment and inevitably leads to destructive seawalls.

We were very pleased to learn that the Quogue Village Trustees determined earlier this year that a beach nourishment project is not a prudent course of action at this time. Public education and participation was an important factor in their decision. Going forward, it’s essential that our Quogue community stay informed and remain part of the evolving conversation on the future of our beaches.

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Concerned Citizens of Quogue, Inc., (CCQ) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 2013, whose members share a strong interest in protecting Quogue’s 2.7 miles of ocean beach and dunes, which are unquestionably the Village’s greatest assets. We are homeowners, taxpayers, voters and both summer and year-round residents. We share concern for the environment, especially as it pertains to coastal erosion, global warming and rising sea levels.

Mission

• To research and explore effective and affordable methods of growing and sustaining our dunes and beaches

• To enhance our knowledge by communicating with experts in Academia and in the field

• To educate the citizens of Quogue (adults and children alike) about the proper methods of beach and dune protection

• To establish a liaison with Quogue leaders and trustees to help create Plans designed to protect, grow, and sustain our dunes and beaches

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